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Y278 ODV

2001 Nissan Serena

Green Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,709 mi
Last recorded114,709 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Nissan Serena87,845 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 ODV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 114,709 miles

Central Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 106,001 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 95,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 85,704 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 78,203 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 72,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

dampness of oil around engine

front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 18 Jun 2012 65,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,182 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,182 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2010 53,183 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 46,358 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

nearside rear handrake outer cable cracked signs of corrosion present at this location possible restriction of handbrake movement

Pass 2 Jul 2008 40,363 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 40,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 33,792 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 33,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 28,017 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 23,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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Y278 ODV is a 2001 Nissan Serena in Green with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 87,845 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y278 ODV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y278 ODV is a 2001 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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